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Northampton General Hospital issues statement following RAT INFESTATION near children's wards
Northampton General Hospital has responded after a member of staff raised concerns about signs of rats in an office near the paediatric wards.
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The cheapest and most expensive petrol stations in Northampton as RAC warns of price hike
The RAC has issued a warning to motorists as fuel prices surge this month, with the average cost of petrol rising by 2p per litre.
Boy, 15, pleads not guilty to arson following huge fire at Dunelm in Northampton
A 15-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to arson following a huge fire at Dunelm in Northampton.
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Northampton man jailed after concerns raised by park-goers about drug dealing
A Northampton man has been jailed after park-goers raised concerns about open drug dealing.
Further CCTV images released after steering wheel stolen from classic F1 car at Silverstone
Police have released further CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a steering wheel was stolen from a classic F1 car at Silverstone.
Frustrated villager slams WNC over 'pathetic' year-long closure of busy bridge near Northampton
A frustrated village resident near Northampton has hit out over the ongoing closure of a key bridge out of the village – and has called the council’s response ‘pathetic’.
Unions raise patient safety concerns as ambulance provider for Northamptonshire looks to cut number of fast response vehicles
Unions representing ambulance staff have raised patient safety concerns, as the ambulance provider, which covers Northamptonshire, proposes to cut fast response vehicles (FRV).
Reform leader agrees home and hybrid working CAN stay for staff at West Northants Council
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has confirmed that staff will still be able to continue hybrid and working from home arrangements, despite national messaging from Reform UK that all should return to the office.
WNC set to buy land off developer on busy Northampton road and build 82 affordable homes – despite over 700 objections
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is set to agree plans to buy land off a developer and build 82 affordable homes – despite more than 700 objections from residents to the original proposals.
This £9.99 desktop fan can blast you with 2,400rpm of cooling power
Weighing no more than a smartphone, this quiet and compact fan could be the best tenner you’ll spend all summer – but the Prime Day deal ends soon.
Primary school memories in Northampton: Pupils and teachers in 52 class pictures from years gone by
For some of us, primary school was decades ago, for others it feels like only yesterday.
Dog care business pleased to collaborate with Northants charity to find adorable pooch forever home
A dog care business is over the moon to be collaborating with a Northamptonshire charity, which has already helped an adorable pooch to find his forever home.
This wearable, handheld and desktop fan is now £10.99 in the Prime Day sales
Whether you wear it, wave it, or work with it – this cooling gadget does it all. And now it’s just £10.99 in the Prime Day sales, saving you cash and sweat.
Drug dealer, 19, jailed after search of Northampton home uncovers large quantity of cocaine, heroin and MDMA
A 19-year-old drug dealer has been jailed after a search of a Northampton home uncovered a large quantity of cocaine, heroin and MDMA.
Plans to convert Northampton home into serviced accommodation to go ahead following appeal
Proposals to convert a Northampton home into serviced accommodation have won at appeal, despite prior concerns that it could further threaten parking on a street that already has several HMOs.
This ice-blasting air cooler has just plunged in price for Prime Day
If you're struggling in the heat, Amazon's knocked more than £25 off this clever Midea air cooler, which chills the air with water and ice.
Northamptonshire councils earmark £1.5m a year for new domestic abuse service
Councils across Northamptonshire have earmarked an estimated £1.5m a year to commission a provider for safe domestic abuse accommodation for the next five years.
John Griff: Perseverence in pursuit of perfection...
Last week I wrote that it’s not just the taking part in sport which matters. I also wrote that the winning matters as well.
Parental bereavement leave: What law change could mean for families experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss
The change acknowledges grief following pregnancy loss is just as profound, no matter when it happens
'Significant' electricity shortage delays major £9 million regeneration scheme in Northampton
A major £9 million regeneration project in Northampton town centre has been delayed by several months due to electricity grid constraints.